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CAD: Computer-Aided Diligence |
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by George Wiley |
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Computer-aided detection devices have weathered the suspicion of radiologists to claim a small but growing position in the panoply of tools in their armamentarium |
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10 Tips for PACS Planners |
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by Pamela Harlem, MBA; Len Levine, MSIE; Maryann Tateosian, RT(R); Nicole Pliner, MHSA |
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Hit the ground running with these 10 tips to ease PACS implementation |
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The Prostate: Imaging for Treatment |
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by Judith Gunn Bronson, MS |
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Successful treatments of prostate cancer depend heavily on imaging to locate the tumor and define its position in relation to nearby structures |
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Viewpoint |
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A Standoff |
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by Cheryl Proval |
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After spending most of the last century cloistered in dark rooms, radiologists are destined, it seems, to assume a collaborative role in the fight to beat cancer. |
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Guest Editorial |
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Tight Money |
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by Robert S. Goodman |
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The lending market for freestanding diagnostic imaging centers has tightened with the Chapter 11 filing of a major vendor in the imaging center finance market |
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STAT Read |
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by Ben Van Houten |
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Radiologist compensation increases; Medi-Cal cuts concern coast radiologists; future shock |
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Technology Economics Review |
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MDCT: Risk and Reward |
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by Donald P. Frush, MD |
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Advances in computed tomography are driving shifts in practice patterns in radiology, but there is an increasing call to balance image quality with attention to radiation risk |
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123I vs 131I: Time for Change? |
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by Judith Gunn Bronson, MS |
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Conflicting data and price differentials complicate the debate over the best iodine isotope for diagnostic scanning of the thyroid |
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Imaging Business |
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A Better Mousetrap |
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by Michael Kulczycki, MBA |
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New JCAHO accreditation methods have been designed to sharpen the focus of the accreditation process on systems critical to the safety and quality of care |
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Survey Caveats |
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Survey Success Tips |
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| Special Section |
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Introduction |
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by PAT MONTGOMERY |
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Risk Reduction in Breast Imaging |
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by R. JAMES BRENNER, MD, JD |
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In understanding the legal atmosphere and recognizing common themes for mismanagement and legal redress, many of the pitfalls may be avoided with relative ease. |
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The Impact of New Technologies |
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by BONNIE RUSH RT(R)(M)(QM) |
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With improvements in recall rates, reimbursement, and the potential for improved archiving and film savings, the future points squarely at full-field digital mammography. |
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The Breast Center at the University Hospitals of Leuven, Belgium |
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by ELIZABETH FINCH |
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Radiologists and physicists at a Belgium test site enjoy improved throughput and turnaround times with full-field digital mammography. |
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Powerful, Purpose-Driven Breast-Center Marketing |
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by MARIE M. LA FARGUE, MPH |
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Successful marketing of a breast center can be achieved by understanding the purpose, financial characteristics, and development potential of the service line. |
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Ann Verbeeck, PhD, MBA: A Global Perspective |
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by KRIS KYES |
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In a question and answer session, Agfa's global marketing director, Women's Imaging Solutions, discusses the company's evolving presence in women's care. |
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